Then: Was ‘Out of Africa’ climate related?

Then: Was hunter-gather movement climate related?

What is the adjacent possible ‘Move’ response for humans?


Sea level rise may force a move response



Pacific Islands threatened by sea level rise caused by climate change


Water availability and overcrowding may become an issue in the next 50 years


29% of US population lives on the coast


40% of world populations live within 100km of coast


1 in 10 people live in low-elevation coastal risk zone (<30 ft above sea level)

Where will Americans move with sea level rise?


Are climate refugess in the near future?



New Zealand is one of the first countries to propose program for climate refugees


Pacific Islanders only want refugee visas as a last resort


Instead, island communities advocate for climate adaptation, emission reduction, and pathways for legal migration beforehand